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Um has anyone seen good turf growing on a beach?

So the trainer should. Why do the Stewards and the Vet have to get everything right on the night? At the end of the day the Trainer is responsible.

I agree. But in today's era the old methods won't work the same.

I didn't say my phone was red hot. You can interpret whatever I say anyway you want as you will. But your initial assertion that Racing administrators don't review racing forums in NZ is incorrect.

Really? You said I was delusional. I assure you the industry administrators look at these sites judging by the phone calls and other correspondence I've had. You only have to trace a few IP addresses to know who is looking. I'm sure you have the capability to do that.

But that's where the disconnect is. Both parts of the wider racing industry are interlinked. They need each other. If Breeders dominate the decision making around slot races, handicapping and favour fillies then the industry suffers as a whole.

Certainly not delusional. But thanks for the drive by piece of negativity.

Are you having a senior pedantic moment?

How do you know she never had a trial? Mind you in those days they had about 6 lead up races before they were fit. In today's era, particularly in OZ, if you are not firing near top fitness first up or at worst second up then you'll have no chance of winning. Then 6 starts in one campaign and you are spelling. Get with the programme @TAB For Ever.

The size of the industry.

Leith Innes (centre) is taking over the running of the Apprentice Jockey Academy. Photo: Nicole Troost New Zealand Equine Academy under new leadership LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 16 July 2024 There has been a changing of the guard at the New Zealand Equine Academy (NZEA). Previously led by Donavan Mansour, the Skill NZ NZQA Level 2 course runs out of Byerley Park in Kingseat while the Level 3 and Apprentice Jockey Academy, powered by Entain, operate out of the satellite campus in Cambridge. “Donavan has really put the New Zealand Equine Academy on the map as a career pathway provider since it was established in 2021,” NZEA director Daniel Nakhle said. “While we are sad to see Donavan go to pursue other career opportunities, it is an exciting time with Leith (Innes) taking over the Apprentice Jockey Academy and Amie (Best) coming in as Programme Leader of the Level 2 and 3 course. “Leith has already started and has taken to the role like a duck to water. The Level 3 course starts next month, and recruitment is underway for the September Level 2 intake, so Amie will hit the ground running there. “We’re very grateful to our sponsors and supporters. We look forward to continuing our partnerships with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, Entain, New Zealand Bloodstock, Dunstan and Majestic as the New Zealand Equine Academy continues to go from strength to strength.” Champion jockey Leith Innes is looking forward to working with the apprentices and imparting his knowledge and experience to help develop the young riders. “This is a great opportunity for me to help the younger generation that are pursuing a riding career,” he said. “Obviously the goal is to see them become successful apprentices and then continue on to add real value to the senior riding ranks.” “I used to ride for Daniel a lot and we have we have been friends for a very long time so I’m looking forward to working with him in this capacity.” Amie Best brings a wealth of industry experience to her role as Programme Leader having worked for stud farms and racing stables around the world as well as coming from a strong equestrian background. She has extensive marketing and media experience as well as her Masters in Psychology. “I’m excited to take on this role and using my skillset to help develop the skills and passion necessary for those wanting to build a career in the thoroughbred industry,” Best said. “We all know that staffing is an international industry challenge so I’m looking forward to helping the students follow a creditable career pathway and seeing them go on to contribute to the industry.” Best is supported by well-respected industry professionals Aleisha Legg and Elen Nicholas who are tutors of the Level 3 course in Cambridge. For more information about the New Zealand Equine Academy head to: https://www.byerleypark.co.nz/equine-academy/

Isn't declaring the current foal crop level as optimal lacking a vision for growth?

It won't come a quickly as the departure of the failed multi-million dollar project architect - Cameron George!

Uh? Doesn't that contradict their statement about the relationship between foal crop and field size? If the foal crop is optimal why is it so difficult to fill fields? Handicapping is an issue but it can't be the sole reason. Also what about the % that is exported from this "optimal foal crop number"? Has that increased or decreased.

Of course most of us on BOAY can remember the days when we had to take our horses to the trials to get form to gain a race start!

LOL - really? It took some phone calls from frustrated trainers not to mention a Topic started on BOAY to get them to work it out! Remember the cancelled the Cambridge AWT trials and created the unscheduled Avondale trials only after being prompted. I'm surprised you have learnt so little after your long involvement in the game owning many horses. I guess you just attend for the social side of racing. A trial invariably involves a trip away and race day like leadups and conditions. That is it simulates a race day. It brings horses on more quickly than any jumpout at home. Many horses get bored with jumpouts. Many horses with upcoming spring campaigns are trialling now. Yep which just shows you what the average punter wants. They'd rather watch some trials of spring contenders than a race meeting on a bog track.

Geez I hope it isn't the same one my mate is involved in!

Cambridge Synthetic trials cancelled. 103 entries in 15 trials at Avondale instead. Congratulations NZTR for listening to trainers and not @TAB For Ever or Messara. Meanwhile everyone is watching the grass grow at Ellerslie.

@TAB For Ever aka The Industry Shill - have you noticed the recommendations in the Mesara report aren't working. Let us know when the foal crop increases 20%. Any update on the $55m Ellerslie track upgrade?

Watch the end of the race. 20240715MIAR05_V.mp4

Obviously you're just a derelict judging by that post.

Yawn. You are so out of touch with reality. Does NZTR write this stuff for you? Please publish the tote figures that you appear to have inside information on or are you just making it up? Of course no comment on the ill-conceived ITM Northern Winter Championship. As long as the administrators flog the sponsors everything is OK.